Candidates post-election comments

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May 12, 2014 at 12:01 AMMay 12, 2014 at 1:44 PM

The election on Tuesday was among the most hotly contested off-year votes in recent memory, and the results were highly anticipated. Here are some of the quotations from candidates after the ballots were counted and the results were in.

The election on Tuesday was among the most hotly contested off-year votes in recent memory, and the results were highly anticipated. Here are some of the quotations from candidates after the ballots were counted and the results were in.

“I’ll continue to serve the constituency with honesty, principles, integrity and fairness... to the best of my ability.” — State Rep. George Cleveland, who won the GOP nomination for his House District 14 seat.

“We just appreciate the experience that this has given us. At the end of the day we lay our heads down, we do what we can and we should be proud.” — Bobby Mills, who lost to Cleveland.

“We need to lobby the state legislature to raise teacher pay.” — Bob Williams, the top vote getter in the Onslow County Board of Education race.

“I just want to be an advocate for the children and the teachers.” — Brock Ridge, re-elected to the Onslow County Board of Education.

“I’m just going to work for the people and the children.” — Joel Churchwell, elected to the Onslow County Board of Education.

“I plan on continuing doing what’s best for the people of Onslow County.” — State Rep. Phil Shepard, who won the GOP nomination for his House District 15 seat.

“I’m excited because I had a lot of great support.... I have a lot of respect for Mr. Surles....I’m excited to get started on November.” — Lisa Brown, winner of the GOP primary for Onslow County clerk of court.

“I respect our political system and they have made their decision.... I fully support Ms. Brown as our Republican candidate for this election.” — Michael Surles, Brown’s opponent for clerk of court:

“It’s taught me a lot about listening, taking notice of the needs of this community.” — Hans Miller, who won the GOP nomination for Onslow County sheriff.

“The performance... of the Onslow County Sheriff’s Office-Detention Center over the past 23 years will never be accomplished in the future unless the almighty God is consulted for wisdom and direction for all operations.” — Onslow County Sheriff Ed Brown, who was ousted by Miller after six terms in office.

“I’m relieved that it’s over with, and I know who I’m going to run against.” — Scott Himes, the Democratic candidate who will face Miller on the ballot in November for Onslow County sheriff.